Week of 2.27.12 - 3.4.12

MON.- 6mi. (trails) -- Canochet Brook Preserve.  Repeated some areas and attacked the hills hard (out of frustration?).  Didn't feel perfect but better than nothing on this aggressive run. [43:55]

TUE. - 8mi. (roads) -- I kind of screwed this one up.  A true, mapped out 8.1 miles but too much "uffda".   My legs felt sluggish out of the gate so out of frustration/anger/pschosomatic BS I pushed it a little too hard for a regular base run.  There are 3 fairly significant hills on this one and I struggled on them (and they slowed my pace way down).  I think I need to get my head right.  I did NOT lose fitness during my illness.  I'm NOT still feeling the effects.  I'm NOT crazy (just a drunk). Don't know if I'm pleased or upset because I let my emotions get the best of me.  Hard days hard, easy days easy, right idiot????  Stupid.  Easy day tomorrow.  [57:34]

WED. - 4mi.  (roads) -- super slow and easy in the slippery slush and snow.  Looks like this guy is into training too....I've gotta get going planning out my summer.  [31:34]

THU. - 11mi (trails & bike path) --  Soggy and muddy course was fun, but legs tired now. Warmed up with Galoob, Ben, Jonny and Gazelle from Tri-Pond park and ran most of the loop for what should be a fun race   .  4 x 1 mile repeats at hoped for 6:30 pace: 6:27, 6:25, 6:32, 6:34.  The numbers fail to reflect my effort. Good workout. [1:28:XX]

FRI. - 0mi-- no running but I did get out with Mason to ride a chilly but easy 4 miles in  A-town...easy gears just spinning my legs.  Good conversation.  Realized I haven't even ridden a bike in over 2 years.  Ha!  Fittest Puddin' around.....

SAT. -16mi. (roads & trails) -- with Jonny, Gazelle, and Tom from Westerly into/around Barn Island Preserve.  Really warm and damp...I sweat a lot!!  Probably a tad short of 16 but we were consistently clipping off 7:15-7:25 pace. Good run. [1:56:00]

SUN.  5mi. (roads) -- my quads were still rather sore for this one but still enjoyed the run. As I passed back by homebase, I decided to stop after only five rather than go 3-4 more.  My legs will thank me for it, I'm sure.  [37:15]

TOTALS: 50 miles

Sexiest quads around

-->a decent week (after last week's miserable performance).  I ran semi-hard on Tuesday, really hard mile interval efforts on trails Thursday with the guys, and a longerish run at a solid, slightly faster pace for LSD.  I know this is why my legs feel somewhat wasted away right now.  Previously, I had planned a hard workout next week in addition to the Spring Forward 1 Hour Trail Race but now I'm not so sure. I'm really looking forward to the unique format next Sunday afternoon and having run most of the course already, I know it's going to rock my world.   In fact, I'm contemplating taking TWO zeroes next week.....because I can.